A/N This is the second story in my Standoff series which follows the lives of Matt and Emily. It follows on from Office Gossip and while it is not essential you read that first I highly recommend it. I hope you enjoy this next story.
Disclaimer: Anything you recognise belongs to Fox and Standoff. I do own Ailleen (Franks wife) Tommy, Kaitlin (Franks children) and Mike (Cheryl's boyfriend)
It had been three weeks since Matt's dilemma about Emily being pregnant and life at the FBI's Crisis Negotiation Unit had quietened down.
"Man if there was ever a time for a crisis it would be now" complained Duff throwing paper balls at Lia's head in an attempt to get her to turn around.
"Would you please stop that?" asked Lia turning away from her computer to stare at Duff. Her only response was a grin from the man in question before Cheryl came through the door announcing a team meeting.
"Oh boy, don't tell me Matt thinks Emily's dying this time" Frank asked sarcastically.
"No, this is work related, so get yourselves in there before you no longer have a work to go to" Cheryl replied staring pointedly at the Frank, Duff and Lia.
"Okay everyone" started Cheryl as soon as everyone had seated themselves. "As you all know work has been pretty slow for the last few weeks so the director has decided that you all need a break, while we can spare you"
"All right" said Frank leaning back in his chair.
"You got plans Frank?" asked Matt grinning at him.
"Let's just say the kids are away for the weekend and Aileen and I missed our anniversary a few weeks ago" replied Frank returning Matt's grin wholeheartedly.
"But!" said Cheryl interrupting Franks train of thought "There's a catch"
"Isn't there always" said Emily.
"We all have to spend the week together at a cabin a few hours away. Now before you all start complaining" Cheryl continued cutting off the looks the others where sending her "We don't have to do any of those team bonding exercises like orienteering, all you have to do is survive a week in a cabin together. Though that should be a challenge in itself" she added quietly.
"Do I have to go as well?" asked Lia, trying to worm her way out of being stuck with Duff for a week.
"'Your in this team aren't you so yes you have to go" said Cheryl.
"Now, I'm expecting you all here early tomorrow morning at 7 so that we can get up there at about 11" said Cheryl.
"Wait a minute, tomorrow?" asked Emily surprised.
"Yes so you better go home quickly and get ready" said Cheryl shooing away the five sulking FBI agents from her office.
"By the way Matt, we're taking your car so make sure you have all the seats down so we can all fit" added Cheryl smiling innocently at Matt.
"Oh, Fantastic" stated Matt sarcastically walking out of the office.
This is going to be a long weekend thought Cheryl.
"Hey Matt" yelled Emily running down the hall to catch up with her partner.
"You excited about the holiday?" she asked giving him a grin. The elevator opened and the two stepped in.
"Oh, I'm just fine and dandy" said Matt.
"Come on it'll be fun" said Emily slipping her hand into Matt's.
"Plus, if you promise to be good while we're away I might just have a reward for you tonight" she added sweetly, stepping out of the elevator.
"That a promise?" asked Matt.
"I don't know? You'll have to catch me first" Emily yelled over her shoulder as she ran out of the building into the car park.
"Hey, get back here" yelled Matt, laughing as he chased after her.
Suddenly the trip was looking brighter after all.
A/N So, how did you like it. Please read and review.